(From company literature) Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic. There’s a reason we call this a classic — the Mini Trekker Classic has sailed through the test of time and terrain. A favorite of amateurs and pros alike, it stands up well to heavy use in the field and still looks good. This go-everywhere, lightweight backpack has a flexible interior and comfortable, carry-all-day harness. Attachment loops take optional SlipLock™ add-ons.

I have two of them! Let me explain: I first bought one, and after a few weeks I won another in a magazine's nature photo contest.

This is a classic: discrete, very confortable to carry, well made and sturdy as h*ll, and is sure to hold most hobbyist and pro photographers equipment. It has the usual velcro changeable dividers, so it's allways easy to find a configuration that servers your needs.
I can even carry my 12' laptop on a padded sleeve inside the big front pocket!

On the downside it isn't that easy to use when under pressure and if you have to change lenses a lot.

But in the end, I surely can recommend it: after all I have two of them, remember?

photofanatic

Registered: December 2006Posts: 9

Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic review by photofanatic

Review Date: 12/16/2006

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $60.00| Rating: 8

Pros:

big enough to fit laptop in front pocket; fits all my gear inside

Cons:

strap thickness not meant for serious hiking... more a storage, short trip bag

I bought this bag because I wanted a bag to carry on a plane that could fit all camera gear and my laptop. This bag fits the bill. The front pocket is big enough that one can slide a 15'' laptop in a foam sleeve inside, and still zipper shut. Inside the bag, I carry canon20d body+tamron 28-75 and a 3 other lenses including a telephoto. However, I would not use this bad a trekking bag- angular back angles, and thin carrying straps... starts to hurt after awhile!

kuk

Registered: November 2006Posts: 1

Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic review by kuk

Review Date: 11/19/2006

Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7

Pros:

Low price, good materials, spacious and flexible

Cons:

So so ergonomics, cumbersome and terribly designed straps

This backpack has served me well on two long trips and through daily usage. What it is dire need is a better system to carry the tripod. Looping it on the bottom, it kept slapping my thigh, until the strap came loose and the tripod went to the ground. Over time, I lost the straps. So I guess it's not for tripods.